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Review of Walt Disney World Resort Orlando | A Summer Family Vacation

September 1, 2019 By Ilonka Molijn

Last Updated on January 19, 2023 by sophibee

Review of Walt Disney World Resort Orlando | Aerial View of Walt Disney World Dolphin – ©Marriott

Review of Walt Disney World Resort Orlando

Our two-week summer 2019 holiday started with a one-week stay at Universal Studios Orlando, followed by a one-week stay in Walt Disney World. [read more about our Universal Studios trip]

Walt Disney World Dolphin

We’ve stayed at the fabulous Marriott’s Walt Disney World Dolphin resort. Actually, our second time at this resort. The reason for re-visiting? the excellent location within Walt Disney World, the resort amenities, fine dining, kids activities, and the ability to go to Epcot and Hollywood Studios by boat. Furthermore, the resort view from our room was amazing.

Room with a View, Resort-View – ©Ilonka Molijn
Boat Transportation from the hotel to two parks – ©Ilonka Molijn

Dining Options

With lots of dining destinations, there’s really something for even the pickiest of eaters.

Some highlights:

Fuel at Walt Disney World Dolphin – We loved this new addition where we went for daily fro-yo’s. 

Wolfgang Puck Bistro at Disney Springs

Yachtsman Steakhouse at our neighboring resort Disney’s Yacht Club Resort 

Shula’s Steak House  at Walt Disney World Dolphin

50’s Prime Time Café at Hollywood Studios –  Our waiter ‘Lazy Bob’ was too funny for words. I hope he’ll be around when you visit this café for lunch.

Arrival by car at Walt Disney World® Resort – ©Ilonka Molijn
Disney’s Flight of Passage Ride at Animal Kingdom – ©Disney

The New Rides & Shows


With a five-day pass, we visited all four Disney Parks. Here’s our review of Walt Disney World Resort Orlando and its coolest rides.

For us, the coolest ride of all was the new Avatar ride ‘Flight of Passage’ at Animal Kingdom. It was the only ride where we had to wait in line for a long time but absolutely worth it! 

A new attraction in Animal Kingdom is ‘UP!, A Great Bird Adventure Show’. A bird show with movie characters Russell and his dog Doug. Very educational and fun.

On the 29th of August 2019, the new Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opened in Hollywood Studios. By that time the kids were already back in school. But as Star Wars fans we will definitely head back one day to experience it ourselves. Maybe when the new Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser hotel opens in 2021!

UP! The Greatest Bird Show – ©Ilonka Molijn
The World of Avatar in Animal Kingdom – ©Ilonka Molijn

About Sophibee Luxury Family Travel

Sophibee Luxury Family Travel, based in London and Amsterdam, designs high-end and tailor-made travel experiences.

As an independent affiliate of 360 Private Travel, a Virtuoso member, Sophibee Luxury Family Travel has worldwide luxury travel industry connections. We are constantly working to grow and expand these relationships by meeting with luxury hoteliers, traveling, and building relationships with destination management companies.

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Filed Under: reviews, theme parks Tagged With: animal kingdom, avatar, walt disney world dolphin, walt disney world® resort

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